Carpentry & Building Construction

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Self-Check Safety Quiz 30

Jigsaws and Reciprocating Saws

Directions: Study safety sheet 5-17 from the Safety Guidebook for Carpentry & Building Construction. Then choose the letter of the answer that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1
To prepare yourself to work with the jigsaw, you should
A)learn first aid.
B)wear bright-colored safety gear.
C)wear shoulder pads.
D)remove loose jewelry.
2
Set up the material to be cut by
A)sanding it.
B)clamping it.
C)setting it on scrap material.
D)setting it on a work surface.
3
Check under the workpiece before cutting to avoid
A)scratching the material.
B)cutting the wrong side.
C)cutting wires or obstructions.
D)using the wrong work surface.
4
The jigsaw has a straight blade attachment that moves
A)forward.
B)backward.
C)back and forth.
D)up and down.
5
During cutting, the part of the saw that should be kept firmly against the material is the
A)baseplate.
B)guard.
C)housing.
D)front of the saw.
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